Three Police Officers Suspended Following Death of 21-Year-Old in Baghpat
Three cops suspended after outpost death
Hindustan Times
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A 21-year-old man, Rohit Rana, died after allegedly attempting suicide at a police outpost in Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh, India. His death has led to the suspension of the outpost in-charge and two constables for negligence, prompting a magisterial inquiry into the incident.
- 01Rohit Rana was brought to the police outpost for questioning related to a theft case.
- 02He allegedly attempted suicide while at the outpost, leading to his death.
- 03The police suspended the outpost in-charge and two constables for negligence.
- 04A magisterial inquiry has been initiated to investigate the circumstances of his death.
- 05An FIR is being prepared based on a complaint from Rana's family.
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Rohit Rana, a 21-year-old resident of Nirpura village in Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh, India, died after allegedly attempting suicide at the Bhadal police outpost where he was being questioned regarding a theft case. The incident occurred on May 2, prompting outrage and immediate administrative action. Authorities suspended Suresh Kumar, the outpost in-charge, along with two constables for prima facie negligence. Following the suicide attempt, police personnel intervened and rushed Rana to a Community Health Centre in Budhana, but he was later declared dead at the district hospital. In response, Baghpat Superintendent of Police Suraj Kumar Rai ordered a magisterial inquiry and the preparation of an FIR based on the deceased's family's complaint. A field unit and forensic team have also collected evidence from the scene.
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The incident has raised serious concerns about police conduct and mental health support in custody, prompting calls for accountability and reform.
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